Whether in the garden, the forest, or on the sidewalk–many want to help the defenseless mollusks, such as when they risk ...

Stunning violet sea snails have recently made a surprise appearance along La Jolla Shores, riding in on a warm ocean current.

One spring, or manantial, is fed by groundwater that flows from a small orifice in the rock to create the larger pool. It is here that researchers found an “extremely tiny” shell on the silted bottom.

There is a remarkable snail with breathtakingly beautiful shells that can only be found in Cuba. It is not native to any ...

We were given a behind-the-scenes look at the daily tasks assigned to the aquarists of the Bailey-Matthews National Shell ...

Scientists uncover rare parasitic snails living inside sea cucumbers in Japan—offering new insights into unusual animal relationships.

"I'm grateful for whatever reason the snail did not sting me and to have this second chance," Beckylee Rawls told Newsweek ...

Beckylee Rawls was out exploring the tidepools when she noticed the top of a beautiful shell. She picked it up and held it for 30 seconds. Later, she learned the cone snail is considered the most ...

Home » News » Why Snails Hibernate Inside Their Shells Snail hibernation, scientifically known as estivation or dormancy, is a fascinating survival mechanism that allows these mollusks to endure ...

While hibernation inside their shells provides significant protection, dormant snails still face several threats. Predators adapted to snail consumption, such as certain birds, rodents, and insects, ...

A rare New Zealand snail has been filmed for the first time squeezing an egg from its neck, delighting scientists trying to save the critically endangered meat-eating mollusc. Threatened by coal ...

SYDNEY – A rare New Zealand snail has been filmed for the first time squeezing an egg from its neck, delighting scientists trying to save the critically endangered meat-eating mollusc ...